Ai Quattro Canti

Have you wondered about the meaning of our name?

We would like to give you a brief explanation:

I Quattro Canti is a public place surrounded by four baroque-style buildings in Palermo’s historical center. It was built in the 17th century as the main street of Palermo and in the course of time, it was extended by two crossings. I Quattro Canti is a public place surrounded by four baroque-style buildings in Palermo’s historical center. It was built in the 17th century as the main street of Palermo and in the course of time, it was extended by two crossings. The facade of the four Palazzi are curved concavely, tripartite and decorated with ancient pillars and statues. Fountains with statues were built on each of the four Palazzi, the spouts and statues are a homage to the four seasons. The statues in the middle of the Palazzi represent the ancient patrons of the former city districts: Agata, Cristina, Ninfa and Oliva.

The statues in the middle of the Palazzi represent the ancient patrons of the former city districts: Agata, Cristina, Ninfa and Oliva. Around 1625, they were replaced by Santa Rosalia. She then was Palermo’s only patron.

However, their statues have been retained as a remembrance.